Speakers June 2024 – Session V

Third of the XXVIII Class of the Superior Corps of ICT of the Spanish State Administration, Alejandro holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Complutense University of Madrid, a M.Res. in Nanophysics from Pompeu Fabra University and a M.Sc. in Innovation Economics and Management from Autónoma University of Madrid. As Head of Area in the Office of the Director-General for Digital Transformation of the Justice Administration, Alejandro coordinates process optimization initiatives, acts as liaison for international affairs of the DG and is responsible for several computer systems of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary Relations of Spain.

The DG for Digital Transformation of the Justice Administration, part of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary Relations of Spain, provides the most advanced technological solutions for a modern, people-centred and efficient justice system. With over 25 thousand internal users and more than 300 thousand external ones, the DG offers more than 70 solutions and 20 services non-stop, over 25 RPA automations and 10 AI initiatives.

Akira Ito is a senior research manager with extensive experience in network technologies and data exchange platform. Following his entry into Fujitsu, he dedicated himself to exploring the potential of information-centric networks and inter-enterprise data distribution. His research culminated in the development and commercialization of “Data e-TRUST”, pioneering solutions that leverage blockchain technology to enable secure and efficient data utilization. Since June 2023, he has held his current position, where he spearheads the development of the “Web3 Acceleration Platform,” which aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem supported by secure and reliable data distribution and utilization technologies.

Fujitsu is one of the leading global IT companies, striving to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. Our 124,000 employees provide services and solutions, including Computing, Cloud, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainable transformation. The realization of a connected digital world represents a major challenge in today’s digital society. Digital trust has been gaining increased importance for the reliable connection and safe and secure exchange and utilization of data. Fujitsu has developed e-TRUST to grant trust of secure data exchanged between individual users and corporations.

Stephan Scheers is an accomplished Account Executive at Dynatrace, leveraging over a decade of experience in technology sales and client relations. With a keen understanding of digital transformation and performance monitoring solutions, Stephan excels in guiding organizations towards optimized operations and enhanced customer experiences. His dynamic presentation style and depth of expertise make him a sought-after speaker, driving insightful discussions at industry events.

Laurent Plichart is a seasoned technologist and esteemed Solution Engineer at Dynatrace, bringing a wealth of experience in software development and performance engineering to his role. With a passion for innovation and a knack for problem-solving, Laurent specializes in empowering businesses to achieve peak digital performance through cutting-edge monitoring solutions. As a captivating speaker, he shares his expertise with audiences, inspiring them to embrace transformative technologies and unlock new opportunities in the digital landscape.

Dynatrace is a leading provider of cloud-native application performance monitoring and observability solutions. With its AI-powered platform, Dynatrace enables organizations to effortlessly navigate the complexities of cloud adoption, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability. By delivering real-time insights into application and infrastructure health across multi-cloud environments, Dynatrace empowers businesses to accelerate their digital transformation journeys with confidence. From microservices to hybrid cloud architectures, Dynatrace equips enterprises with the visibility and intelligence needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Alberto has developed most of his career in Spain and in the UK, both in Tech and in Higher Education. As VP of Open Source Innovation at OpenNebula Systems, he deals with strategic collaborations with cloud and edge providers, other open source initiatives, and CIOs from relevant vendors. He is one of the initial promoters of the SovereignEdge.EU initiative, coordinating involvement in the Horizon Europe programme and in other joint R&D activities based on European open source technologies for the cloud-edge continuum. In March 2024, Alberto was elected Chair of the Industry Facilitation Group of the new €3B IPCEI Cloud.

First released in 2008, OpenNebula has become the only European open source technology for cloud-edge orchestration, able to manage both Virtual Machines and Kubernetes clusters and offering a vendor-neutral alternative to VMware and OpenStack. Born in Madrid (Spain) in 2010, OpenNebula Systems provides professional support around OpenNebula and helps organizations from many different sectors to build their private, public, and hybrid clouds. OpenNebula Systems plays a key role in strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty, chairing the Cloud/Edge Working Group of the “European Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud” and also the Industry Facilitation Group of the new €3B IPCEI Cloud.

The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) was established to provide a long-term solution for the operational management of large-scale IT systems. The Agency currently manages Eurodac, the Schengen Information System (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS). Further to these, eu-LISA is developing the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information Authorisation System (ETIAS). These systems and the pre-existing ones are being built/adapted to ensure Interoperability – improved access to information stored in EU information systems and identity management at an EU level. In addition, the Agency’s portfolio has been enlarged within the justice domain: with the development of the European Criminal Records Information System – Third-Country Nationals (ECRIS-TCN), the management of e-CODEX and the development of the Collaboration Platform for Joint Investigation Teams (JITs).